Introduce the Business to Rising Generation Early On

Listen to Randy explain how him and his siblings were integrated into their family business. In a family business, it is beneficial to involve the rising generation in the business early on. This integration can create a sense of pride and passion in the future generation.

You know, I still remember myself and some of my buddies putting the first stickers on iTech face shields, working there in the summertime, so, on an informal basis, but definitely involved, involved from day one. The company was really started out of the basement of our home on the West Island and was always involved in some capacity. Again, because of the passion, it was hockey, it was neat, you know, we would put stickers on a face shield and then you would see it worn on TV later on that year, it was just a neat experience so you wanted to be involved in it and I would say that about myself and certainly my siblings as well. Key Takeaway Early involvement in the business creates a sense of pride and ownership in the rising generation.